Voluntary Annexation of City Owned property located at 3600 River Bend Lane

Expressed surprise at the secret nature of the annexation and requested protection for a historic large pecan tree and awareness of snake populations.

Argued that the annexation application is legally deficient because notice was not given to McLennan County regarding right-of-ways, and raised concerns about potential sewer spills in the floodplain.

Warned that placing an upstream wastewater plant will introduce forever chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and microplastics into the river system near downtown Waco.

Highlighted the decades of investment in the Brazos River as Waco's recreational anchor and urged the council to consider the harm of a sewage treatment plant.

Shared concerns about spray paint marking the annexation boundaries and urged council to evaluate alternative locations and potential risks to the Brazos River.

Presented a financial breakdown arguing that an upstream wastewater plant would create a massive funding deficit and trigger a 38% rate hike on monthly utility bills.

Noted that the property is in the Chalk Bluff Water Supply District which bumps against groundwater allocations, and cautioned about TCEQ regulations and river pollution.

Cautioned against regulatory traps, summer discharge limits requiring costly holding basins, and river crossing expenses.

Invited council members to tour the river and property, asked why annexation is happening now if the plant is years away, and asked council to table the vote.

Argued the site is the worst possible choice given neighboring multi-million dollar riverfront homes, potential litigation, shifting sands, and E. coli risks.